Avicii"s Family Issues First Official Statement Since DJ"s Death

The family of Avicii has broken its silence.

Three days after the beloved DJ was shocking found dead at the young age of 28, Avicii’s loved ones have issued their first statement in response to this tragedy.

“We would like to thank you for the support and the loving words about our son and brother,” opens this message.

It continues:

“We are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim’s music and have precious memories of his songs.

Thank you for all the initiatives taken to honor Tim, with public gatherings, church bells ringing out his music, tributes at Coachella and moments of silence around the world.”

The DJ’s real name was Tim Bergling, it’s worth noting.

And this statement concludes as follows:

“We are grateful for the privacy during this difficult time. Our wish is that it continues that way. With love, The Tim Bergling Family.”

There has certainly been an outpouring of support, that’s not exaggeration.

Avicii was considered to be one of the best known and most respected DJs on the planet.

He was an early supporters of the EDM movement, bringing that type of music to clubs around the globe.

The artist’s major hits included singles such as  “Levels,” “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother.”

Sadly, Avicii was found dead in his hotel room in Moscat, Oman last Friday.

His cause of death has not been revealed, yet numerous outlets cite Oman authorities’ assertion that there is “no criminal suspicion of death.”

The musician’s body is expected to be flown back to his native Sweden this week, these same outlets have confirmed.

Avicii took a break from touring two years ago after admitting that he had fallen prey to the hard partying lifestyle, while also stating he had been diagnosed with pancreatitis at the age of 21.

It’s unknown at this time whether that illness or whether any foreign substances contributed to his passing,

Elsewhere, Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger helped Avicii wrote the song “Wake Me Up.” He knew the DJ well.

And he has penned his own lengthy tribute to the late star for Variety.

You can read the full message HERE, and you can scroll down to read the final few moving paragraphs…

View Slideshow: Avicii Mourned, Remembered on Twitter: Read the Tributes

I wish I could have been there to help him. He was such a sweet person and had such a long life ahead of him.

Maybe I didn’t appreciate this as much as I should have when he was alive, but he really changed my life in a pretty profound way, as a collaborator, as a creative partner.

Some of the work we did together is some of the music I’m most proud of in my whole life. We went through a creative period together that was really exciting and fun.

When stuff like that happens it’s just like magic and really rare.

To have shared that with him and just to see and be able to feel how vibrant he was as a human being and also as an artist, he had such a strong creative vision.

He was so committed to every single piece he worked on. And it was really a privilege to be around that and share that with somebody so vibrant. He was so sweet and such a visionary.

I still can’t believe he’s gone – I’m still just trying to process it. It’s awful.

He was such a sweet human being, genuine. He was so young. These are all cliches, but it’s just tragic. All I can do is shake my head.

May Avicii rest in peace.

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Khloe Kardashian Makes Second Statement Since Giving Birth

Khloe Kardashian is yet to address the very strong rumor that Tristan Thompson cheated on her frequently while the star was expecting.

But the brand new mother has now made a pair of public statements via social media and the Internet.

First, as previously detailed (and then mocked by many), Khloe announced her daughter’s name to the world.

She did so by sharing a photo of her child’s nursery and by writing the following words:

Our little girl, True Thompson, has completely stolen our hearts and we are overwhelmed with LOVE.

Such a blessing to welcome this angel into the family! Mommy and Daddy loooooove you True!

Yup: True Thompson.

Critics have plenty opinions on both this first name and also the last, which is, of course, the same as the infant’s dishonest and disingenuous father.

Insider says Khloe went back and forth for awhile regarding whether or not to name her child after Tristan.

Now, about a week after she gave birth and about a week after news of the Thompson cheating scandal went viral, Khloe has spoken again.

No, she has not touched on the many reports that detail how often Thompson cheated and even whether he used protection while doing so or not.

Instead, Kardashian has focused on both motherhood and sisterhood and how thankful she is to have a couple of positive role models in her life.

“It’s so comforting to know that I have sisters whom I can ask about anything that may come up,” Kardashian wrote on her website khloewithak.com yesterday.

She then added:

“My sisters are all such phenomenal moms!

“I can’t say exactly what advice or skills I’ll be taking from them, but I’m going to remain awe-inspired by how they can handle it all. I hope that comes easily for me.”

Both Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are parents to three kids.

Kourtney has a son named Mason and daughters named Penelope and Reign.

Kim has a son named North and daughters named Chicago and Saint.

Heck, even Kylie Jenner is now a mother, having welcomed little Stormi into the world on February 1.

To conclude a post titled “Why My Sisters Are The Ultimate Mom Mentors” Khloe wrote:

Even though I’m not big on taking advice – I don’t believe there’s only one-way-or-the-highway and we all have to adapt into our own routines – it’s so comforting to know that I have sisters whom I can ask about anything that may come up.

Just by observing them as moms, I’ve already learned so much.

View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian Baby Name: Explained, Mocked to Death

It still remains unclear just where Khloe will live while she raises little True.

Sources say she is still in Cleveland, but actually NOT residing with Tristan.

She is legitimately torn on whether to end the relationship or whether to make the best of it, now that she and Thompson are parents.

A recent report claimed Khloe positively WENT OFF on Thompson almost immediately after she gave birth, screaming at her baby daddy right after a nurse took True out of the room for the first time.

We certainly can’t blame her, can you?

And we won’t blame her no matter what decision she makes here.

If she flies back to Los Angeles and leaves Thompson behind… well, good riddance. The guy sucks.

If she attempts to stick it out… well, who can really fault a woman for doing what she thinks is best for her child?

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Joy Villa Dons Fetus Dress, Makes Pro-Life Statement at the Grammys

Joy Villa did not win any Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

But the little-known artist did win many headlines following the event, considering the very unusual dress she chose to wear on the red carpet.

That’s what happens when your attire features a fetus.

Yes, a fetus.

One year after surprising attendees by strolling around the Grammys in a Make America Great Again outfit, Villa once again turned head via her strong fashion statement.

In Sunday night’s case, it featured a hand-pained “Choose Life” purse, along with a white gown on which a rainbow was drawn in the shape of a womb.

On Villa’s head was a crown and inside the womb was an unborn child.

She told Fox News that she painted the designs herself and then explained her motivation for this ensemble on Instagram.

“I believe in loving the child and the mother, and I am proudly #ProLife,” Villa said, adding:

“There is so much pain out there, but I choose to spread love and hope.

“I hand painted my @pronovias gown with a hand painted (by me) recreation of my daughter portrait I painted in 2007 at 20 years old 8 months pregnant with my beautiful daughter, whom I adopted out to a wonderful family.”

Yes, Villa says she got pregnant and then gave the baby up for adoption.

“I’m incredibly blessed to have given life, and I hope to encourage anyone in a similar situation to choose adoption,” she continued.

Since posing on the Grammys red carpet a year ago in her pro-Donald Trump outfit, Villa has visited the White House and appeared as a Fox News contributor.

She has used her platform to espouse her conservative values and plans on doing so as long as she can.

(The artist also sued ex-Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski in December, alleging that he smacked her twice on the butt at a Washington, D.C, event in November.)

Speaking to the aforementioned cable news network about the event and about her stance in general, Villas said yesterday:

“I’m a pro-life woman. This year I chose to make a statement on the red carpet like I always do. I’m all about life.”

Regarding Trump and his first year in office?

“I love what he is doing; unemployment is down. I am totally for President Trump, and it’s only been one year. I can’t wait for the next seven years!”

What do you think of this outfit?

What do you think of Villa’s decision to use red carpets in this manner?

Wrong time and wrong place?

Or this is the epitome of America, one having the freedom to express one’s views at any time and place without legal repercussions?

View Slideshow: Grammys Red Fashion: Who Hit the Hottest Note?

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Jill Zarin Loses Husband to Cancer, Releases Moving Statement

Bobby Zarin has lost his battle against cancer.

The husband of Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin, Bobby passed away on Saturday while surrounded by family members and loved ones.

He was 71 years old.

In tribute to her late soulmate, Jill posted an official statement on her website on behalf of the family.

It reads as follows:

“With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to share the news that our beloved Bobby Zarin passed away peacefully today surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

“There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are. Thank you, everyone for all your love, and support during this difficult time.”

Along with this simple and sentimental message, the website included a photo of Bobby in a suit.

Here it is:

Bobby Zarin was initially diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009.

He went on to have his thyroid removed, while also undergoing radioactive iodine treatment in an attempt to overcome the very serious illness.

“He’s in a better place now,” said friend and fellow Bravo personality Ramona Singer to E! News.

In July of 2015, Bobby spoke to People Magazine about the diagnosis and treatment.

“The radioactive iodine usually kills off whatever undetectable cancer cells are left in your body after surgery,” he explained at the time, adding:

“We thought it was cured – and it usually is in about 93 percent of cases. But I wasn’t able to absorb the radioactive iodine. So it came back.”

In emotional footage shared on her Instagram page back on December 3, Jill discussed how her husband was in the hospital and “was [doing] okay.”

But she clearly knew the end was sadly near.

“I’m just going to miss Bobby,” she said tearfully in this video. “I’m going to miss my life with him.”

Although the Real Housewives of New York City veteran tried to be optimistic throughout Bobby’s treatment, she said “his cancer took an unexpected turn” over the summer.

In July of last year, Bobby was admitted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where he recovered from a procedure related to his disease.

“He is not going down without a fight,” Jill told People. “We’re hoping for a miracle.”

The couple was married for 17 years at the time of Bobby’s death.

In addition to Jill, Bobby is survived by his children – David Zarin, 41, Jennifer Zarin, 38, Jonathan Zarin, 35; along with 25-year-old stepdaughter Ally Shapiro.

A service for Bobby will be held at a Riverside Memorial at a yet-to-be determined date.

Our thoughts go out to Jill Zarin and all others affected by this tragedy.

May Bobby Zarin rest in peace.

View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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Uma Thurman: See Her INCREDIBLE Statement on Harvey Weinstein Scandal

For the past month or so, ever since a powerful piece was published in the New York Times, we"ve been talking an awful lot about Harvey Weinstein.

And that"s because dozens and dozens of women have come forward to accuse Harvey of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape.

A-listers like Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow have spoken out against Weinstein, and actresses like Rose McGowan and Paz de la Huerta have claimed that he raped them.

These are just a few examples of the women who have told their stories.

And now it"s Uma Thurman"s turn … well, almost.

In an amazing little clip that"s gone viral this weekend, Uma spoke to Access Hollywood at a press event for a Broadway show she"s starring in called The Parisian Woman.

The reporter asked her, as "a powerful woman in film," what she thought about "women speaking out about inappropriate behavior in the work place."

While she"s being asked this, you can sort of see the rage build up — it"s pretty intense, to say the least.

"I think it"s commendable," Uma began, then she paused for a moment before telling the reporter that she didn"t have "a tidy soundbite" for her.

"I have learned … I am not a child, and I have learned that when I"ve spoken in anger, I usually regret the way I express myself," she said.

"So I"ve been waiting to feel less angry. And when I"m ready, I"ll say what I have to say."

It sounds like a pretty tame statement, seeing it in text, but you have to watch the way she delivers it — it"s clear that she really is very, very angry, and that she definitely has a story of her own to tell.

It makes sense that her story would be about Weinstein, too — he"s acted as producer on several films of hers, including Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill movies.

And it also makes sense that people really want to hear her story, because really, she just sounds furious even when alluding to it.

Actress Asia Argento, one of those many women who have accused Weinstein of sexual assault, tweeted this video of Uma, and she wrote "Dear #UmaThurman may peace be with you and your soul. We need your strong voice, it truly is commanding."

The rest of Twitter loved Uma"s statement just as much.

"God once spoke through the burning bush," one person wrote. "This time it"s through Uma Thurman."

Another speculated that "If you haven"t seen this yet it seems Uma Thurman not only knows where the bodies are buried, but has neatly organized all the shovels."

"Ok let"s be real that Uma Thurman video — she"s getting a Hanzo sword made and is going to cut up the perverts isn"t she," one person said.

And hey, if she did, would anyone be surprised?

Check out Uma being completely amazing in the video below:

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Chester Bennington"s Widow Releases Statement: My Life Is a Tragedy

Last week, the music world was shocked by the news that beloved Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington had passed away at the age of 41.

Shortly thereafter, investigators confirmed Bennington’s cause of death.

Perhaps mimicking the recent suicide of his friend Chris Cornell, Bennington had hung himself in his Los Angeles home, where his body was discovered by a housekeeper.

He died on what would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday.

Hundreds of thousands have paid tribute to Bennington online, including many of the famous friends he made over the course of his 17-year music career. 

Today, the singer’s grief-stricken widow made her first public statement since Bennington’s passing.

Her words reflect not only her own heartbreak, but also the grief endured by those who knew Bennington best, including his six children.

“One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero – their Daddy,” Talinda Bennington wrote.

“We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick Shakespearean tragedy.”

Talinda went on to say that she hopes her love for her children will sustain her through this incredibly difficult time.

She also reminded fans that their words of support are deeply appreciated.

“How do I move on? How do I pick up my shattered soul? The only answer I know is to raise our babies with every ounce of love I have left,” Talinda stated.

“I want to let my community and the fans worldwide know that we feel your love. We feel your loss as well. My babies are so young to have lost their daddy. And I know that all of you will help keep his memory alive.”

She concluded with a tribute to her departed husband that’s sure to leave many fans in tears.

“He was a bright, loving soul with an angel’s voice,” Talida wrote.

“And now he is pain-free singing his songs in all of our hearts. May God bless us all and help us turn to one another when we are in pain. Chester would’ve wanted us to do so. Rest In Peace, my love.”

Bennington’s family members have stated that while they appreciate the well-wishes from fans, they plan to lay the singer to rest in a private ceremony.

Our thoughts go out to Chester’s loved ones during this difficult time.

View Slideshow: Chester Bennington: Celebrities React to Singer’s Shocking Suicide

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George Clooney: See His Twins! Read His Irate Statement!

A French magazine called Voici has shared the first photos of George and Amal Clooney’s baby twins.

Much to the actor’s understandable chagrin.

The famous couple welcomed their kids into the world early last month, with sources confirming at the time that they were named Ella and Alexander.

But neither George nor Amal has spoken out in any kind of detail about the kids, while not sharing pictures of the children on social media, either.

They have done all they can to keep information about the twins as private as possible.

On the cover of this random publication, however, we see one photo of Clooney holding a twin and another of Amal cradling what appears to be her daughter.

The stars are at the actor’s Lake Como estate in Italy’s Lombardy region in the controversial images.

You can see them here:

The magazine may have messed with the wrong superstar, though.

Clooney isn’t sitting back and letting this privacy violation simply take place without having his say, both verbally and possibly in a court of law.

The 56-year-old actor said on Friday that he has plans to prosecute the French outlet for secretly taking and publishing paparazzi pics of his newborn twins.

“Over the last week photographers from Voici magazine scaled our fence, climbed our tree and illegally took pictures of our infants inside our home,” Clooney said in a statement, adding:

“Make no mistake the photographers, the agency and the magazine will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The safety of our children demands it.”

Clooney has always been outspoken, especially when it comes to the paparazzi and its treatment of celebrities around the world.

Three days after Princess Diana was killed in a car accident, following a high-speed chase with photographers, Clooney held a press conference and said the following:

Princess Di is dead. And who should we see about that? The driver of the car, the paparazzis, or the magazines and papers who purchase these pictures and make bounty hunters out of photographers.

The same magazines, television shows, and papers that use their pages creating the news, causing altercations and then filming them. Well you must be exhilarated.

You bought and paid for one of the greatest news stories of the year… You’ve deflected responsibility. Yet I wonder how you sleep at night. You should be ashamed.

I watch as you scramble for high ground, saying that you won’t purchase these pictures. Pictures of a dying Princess trapped in her car. I’m impressed. What ethics!

Upon hearing the news and what Clooney had to say about this development, Voici released the following statement to Entertainment Tonight:

“George and Amal Clooney have been very public personalities for the last few years.

“Their wedding in Venice, in September 2014, was a very mediatic event, the pictures of them smiling to the public were seen all around the world.

“The birth of their twins, Ella and Alexander, had also been commented a lot, by themselves and their families. The images published in Voici this Friday are a response to a public demand.

“People love George Clooney and have been following his life story for years now.

“Those pictures do not put in danger Mr Clooney, his wife or their kids.”

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R. Kelly Issues Statement on That Pesky Cult-Running Rumor

R. Kelly would like to address talk that he’s keeping women hostage in two major American cities as part of an attempt to run some sort of evil cult.

Early Monday morning, a disturbing Buzzfeed report claimed the controversial artist was holding six victims against their will in properties he owns in Chicago and Atlanta.

The explosive article was based on testimony from three of these women’s parents, along with three of R. Kelly’s ex-associates.

In various quotes, the sources allege that R. Kelly “controls every aspect of [the women’s] lives” and that he has sole discretion over “what they eat, how they dress, when they bathe, when they sleep, and how they engage in sexual encounters that he records.”

The piece further asserts that Kelly “abuses them physically and verbally.”

Kelly has reportedly been holding at least one of the women hostage since 2015.

Last year, multiple outlets reported that Kelly was dating a 19-year old, with many of these same outlets now wondering whether she’s a member of this disgusting harem.

In response to this Buzzfeed article – which says that the young ladies were brought to Kelly by their parents in an attempt to further their music careers, only for the star to “brainwash” them into subservience – a lawyer for Kelly has issued a statement.

It reads as follows:

Mr. Robert Kelly is both alarmed and disturbed at the recent revelations attributed to him.

Mr. Kelly unequivocally denies such allegations and will work diligently and forcibly to pursue his accusers and clear his name.

Police had previously looked into these allegations, coming across one woman living in a home owned by Kelly at one point who said she was “fine and did not want to be bothered.”

The charges seem so extreme and even outlandish that they’d typically be dismissed out of hand…

… but Kelly has been accused of sexual misconduct on many occasions over the years.

Most infamously, he was somehow found not guilty after videos surfaced of him urinating in bed on an underage girl.

“I really want to know what is the clinical term for whatever Psychological condition R Kelly has,” Charlamagne Tha God Tweeted on Monday in response to this report.

Many other Twitters users appear to believe at least some aspect of this rumor due to Kelly’s incredibly shady past.

“We can only wonder why folks would persist in defaming a great artist who loves his fans, works 24/7, and takes care of all of the people in his life,” the singer’s attorney had said previously, adding yesterday:

“He works hard to become the best person and artist he can be.

“It is interesting that stories and tales debunked many years ago turn up when his goal is to stop the violence; put down the guns; and embrace peace and love.

“I suppose that is the price of fame. Like all of us, Mr. Kelly deserves a personal life. Please respect that.”

As some folks noted, this original story didn’t technically deny the talk that Kelly has a bunch of women under his control.

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Katy Perry Slammed for Controversial Statement on Manchester Tragedy

This week, many, many celebrities have taken the time to make statements about what happened Monday night at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

That night, a man named Salman Abedi set off a bomb in the venue, killing himself and 22 others.

Over 50 people were injured, and countless others were undoubtedly traumatized by the attack. Abedi’s brother has been arrested in connection to the horrific events, and ISIS has taken responsibility.

Details are still coming out about the bombing, but the basics are that at least one man plotted to kill numerous teenagers and children during what should have been a happy event.

The whole thing is just too horrific for words, but still, people are trying.

And Katy Perry is one of those people.

In an interview, Katy said “I think the greatest thing we can do now is unite as people, as fan bases, all of it.”

“Whatever we say behind people’s backs, the Internet can be a little bit ruthless as far as fan bases go but I think the greatest thing we can do is just unite and love on each other.”

“No barriers, no borders,” she said, “we all just need to co-exist.”

It’s a harmless statement, right? Katy obviously means well, and she’s just trying to spread a simple message of love and peace — and she’s specifically talking about fan bases here, too.

But to some people, her words were really and truly offensive.

A writer for The Blaze theorized that with this point of view, Katy is “putting at least some of the blame on the people who were blown up.”

“The terrorist was led to strap on an explosive vest stuffed with nails because the world has failed to ‘unite,"” the article read.

“It was not his own decision and his own wickedness that caused him to massacre kids; it was our society with its borders and its barriers and its intolerance.”

The writer criticizes Katy for talking about unity when she couldn’t even stay united with her former husband, Russell Brand, and for saying “no barriers, no borders” when she hires bodyguards.

Fox & Friends’ Michelle Malkin also commented on Katy’s “bodyguards and security systems,” adding that she has “no sense of reality.”

Katy actually responded to Michelle on Twitter, writing “The media has edited my words out of context, I was talking about online fan culture and how we must unite now.”

Speaking of Twitter, many users have also been slamming Katy for her remarks — one person wrote “Katy Perry lectures that we need to co-exist with ISIS but she can’t manage to co-exist with Taylor Swift.”

Which, to be fair, is pretty good.

But the point is that it doesn’t make any sense that all these people think Katy Perry is going to give a thoughtful, intelligent statement on national security.

She made her statement, which wasn’t even about the world at large, it was about pop stars and their fans, and it didn’t hurt anyone.

Let’s save the outrage, just this once.

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Ariana Grande Cancels Tour Dates, Issues Statement

For reasons of safety, decorum and mental health, Ariana Grande has canceled a handful of upcoming tour dates.

In a statement issued through her publicist, the singer announced on Wednesday that shows scheduled through June 5 will no longer take place.

She has not yet made a decision on concert dates beyond that.

“Due to the tragic events in Manchester the Dangerous Woman tour with Ariana Grande has been suspended until we can further assess the situation and pay our proper respects to those lost,” the pop star’s management team says.

The statement continues:

“The London O2 shows this week have been cancelled as well as all shows through June 5 in Switzerland.

“We ask at this time that we all continue to support the city of Manchester and all those families affected by this cowardice and senseless act of violence.

“Our way of life has once again been threatened but we will overcome this together. Thank you.”

By now, you are likely aware of the tragic circumstances that prompted this statement.

On Monday night, a suicide bomber named Salman Abedi killed 22 people and injured dozens more when he detonated a nail bomb inside Manchester Arena.

He did so toward the end of a Grande concert in the venue.

British are now investigating a “network” of people and have arrested four suspects in connection with the attack, according to Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.

A representative of Grande’s confirmed that the young artist was physically fine shortly after the attack took place, but she is understandably shaken up.

The star wrote a Tweet in response to the bombing that said she was “broken” inside, simply saying at the time that she was “so sorry” for what transpired and adding that she had no other words to offer.

How could she?

How can anyone?

What is there to say when a terrorist blows up innocent eight-year olds and teenagers?

According to multiple users on Twitter, however, Grande is at least trying to do whatever she can in the wake of this disaster.

We have not yet received confirmation, but she’s allegedly offered to pay for the funeral expenses of every victim.

On Tuesday, Grande flew back to Florida.

She is reportedly holed up with her boyfriend Mac Miller and her family, trying to recover from what happened.

“Ariana is inconsolable,” a source tells Us Weekly, adding:

“She’s absolutely heartbroken. She can’t believe this happened. She spent the night [of the tragedy] crying with her backup dancers and saying how much she adores her fans.”

Echoing this sentiment, a different insider tells People Magazine:

“It’s so, so sad. She loves her fans and is absolutely crushed and devastated as you can imagine. She can’t believe this happened. She just wants to be with her family and loved ones right now.”

Grande had been scheduled to perform next on Thursday night in London.

She has now canceled that show, along with each show through the one slated for Zürich, Switzerland on June 5.

The first date on her calendar that has NOT yet been canceled is a concert in Paris on June 7.

These musical stops are completely unimportant in comparison to the lives lost in Manchester this week, of course, but we’ll keep fans apprised of Grande’s upcoming schedule as more information is released in the coming days.

Just so they can at least plan accordingly.

In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone affected by this tragic act.

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Ariana Grande Issues Statement on Attack, Suspends World Tour

We have an update on the terrorist attack that killed at least 19 people inside Manchester Arena on Monday night.

As previously reported, an explosion rocked this venue shortly after Ariana Grande finished her set and thanked her fans for attending.

Just as she made her way off stage, what authorities have described as a “nail bomb” was detonated, around 10:33 p.m. local time.

No organization has claimed responsibility for the mass murder, while police are operating under the assumption that this was the act of a suicide bomber.

He has not been identified, but it is the working assumption that the bomber is dead.

The death count has also now risen to 22 individuals, with 59 other concert goers reported as wounded, 19 of them in critical condition.

As a result, this is now the deadliest militant assault in Great Britain since four British Muslims killed 52 people in suicide bombings on London’s transport system in July 2005.

British Prime Minister Theresa May called for an emergency Cabinet meeting Tuesday and said the explosion was being treated as an “appalling terrorist attack.”

Police do believe there was just one bomber, however.

Numerous survivors of the blast have shared their accounts to The BBC and other outlets, with one 19-year old explaining his experience as follows:

“We ran and people were screaming around us and pushing on the stairs to go outside and people were falling down, girls were crying, and we saw these women being treated by paramedics having open wounds on their legs …

“It was just chaos… It was literally just a minute after it ended, the lights came on and the bomb went off.”

A fan in an Ariana Grande shirt stands outside a hotel in Manchester, shortly after the artist’s concert ended in the death of many attendees.

Said Donald Trump in a statement on the attack:

I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack and to the many killed and the families, so many families, of the victims.

We stand in absolute solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom.

So many young beautiful innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life. I won’t call them monsters because they would like that term.

They would think that’s a great name. I will call them from now on losers because that’s what they are. They’re losers, and we’ll have more of them, but they’re losers, just remember that.

This wicked ideology must be obliterated.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, meanwhile, said it “will only strengthen our resolve to…work together with our British friends against those who plan and carry out such inhumane deeds.”

Grande has also issued her first statement since the fatal incident.

On Twitter last night, the singer – who sources tell TMZ was “in hysterics” following the explosion – wrote a simple message that expressed her shock and grief.

“broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words,” Tweeted Grande.

Grande had been scheduled to perform on London on Thursday night.

Insiders now tell TMZ that she has suspended the entire European tour until an unspecified date, putting on hold future shows in England, Belgium, Poland, Germany and Switzerland.

Adds Grande’s manager, Scooter Braun:

“We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act. We ask all of you to hold the victims, their families, and all those affected in your hearts and prayers.”

In the following video, you can see attendees run for the exits after hearing the bomb go off:

Ariana Grande Concert: Terrorism Strikes

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said that victims were being taken to eight hospitals and confirmed that children were among the deceased.

“We believe the attacker was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated,” he said.

“We have been treating this as a terrorist incident and we believe at this stage that the attack was carried out by one man.”

An investigation is underway to determine if the attacker was part of a larger plot or terrorist network.

Bianca Landrau, the Boston hip-hop star known as Bia, who also performed at the show, Tweeted an update on her status yesterday, writing:

“Guys we are okay!!!”

Police mill about the street in Manchester, searching for answers and helping anyone they can in the wake of this tragedy.

And singer Victoria Monét, the opening act at the concert, said in a statement that she was safe but “heartbroken that loved ones who came to have the night of their lives ended up losing them,” adding:

“I wish I could say that I am OK, but I am not. Please send all your prayers up high for Manchester.”

Many other celebrities have also taken to social media to issue messages of mourning.

Here is a sampling of what they’ve said:

We join everyone around the globe in sending our condolences to all affected by this heinous act.

We’ll continue to provide update on this terrible story as news breaks.

May the victims rest in peace.

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Keiynan Lonsdale Comes Out as Bisexual: Read His Moving Statement

Keiynan Lonsdale has an announcement to make.

The actor, best known for his role on The Flash as Wally West, shared a lengthy Instagram post over the weekend in which he opened up about his personal life.

Specifically, Lonsdale admitted that he’s attracted to both men and women.

“I like to change my hair, I like to take risks with how I dress, I like girls, and I like guys (yes),” wrote the 25-year old star, who you may also recognize as Uriah from the movie Allegiant.

He added on Saturday, May 13:

“I like growing, I like learning, I like who I am and I really like who I’m becoming.

“Spent way too many years hating myself, thinking I was less valuable because I was different … which is just untrue.”

Lonsdale included the following photo with his announcement and went on to explain that a “couple years ago” he was “able to accept” himself.

Wrote the star:

“It saved my life, but now I’ve gotten to a new road block and I feel kind of lost. I gotta take the next step and actually embrace who I am, which is pretty exciting.

“Not faking sh-t anymore, not apologizing for falling in love with people no matter their gender. I’ve become bored of being insecure, ashamed, scared.”

Good. We admire Lonsdale for fully embracing who he really is.

Along with the aforementioned television and film role, the 25-year old has appeared on TV shows All Saints and Dance Academy, along with the movies Insurgent and The Finest Hours.

He concluded in his Instagram post that no one should be ashamed about who they are. Quite the opposite, in fact.

“More and more I see so many young people being their best / truest selves, it’s f-cking inspiring … so what have I been waiting for!? Who knows.

“Everyone in their own time. I hope we can all learn to embrace who we are and not judge people who aren’t exactly the same as us.

“The truth is we are all family, we’re all one.”

Amen, right?

Fortunately, yes, right: a significant number of social media users have come out and offered their support to Keiynan Lonsdale.

“U DESERVE ALL THE GOD DAMN LOVE IN THE UNIVERSE,” read one enthusiastic response, while another follower chimed in as follows:

“The love is beyond measurable.”

View Slideshow: 35 Bisexual Celebrities

Click above for a look at other celebrities who have openly embraced their bisexuality and join us in saluting the bravery of Keiynan Lonsdale.

Do whatever (and whomever!) makes you happy, man. No judgment here. Just love.

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